1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Zagato |
Model | Spider | Ferrari 3Z |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |